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Curious Boston Terrier sitting in front of a strawberry cheesecake in a living room, illustrating dietary temptations for pets

Can Dogs Eat Cheesecake? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives

19 February 2024

Potential health concerns associated with giving cheesecake to dogs, such as the sugar and fat in cheesecake, lactose intolerance, and harmful additives such as xylitol.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eyeing a plate of corned beef with a hesitant expression

Can Dogs Eat Corned Beef? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives

18 February 2024

The high sodium levels in corned beef can lead to a number of health issues in dogs, such as salt toxicity and dehydration, so it's best to stay away from it.

Owner holding a lethargic baby chick with ruffled feathers on a farm

Know the Signs: How to Tell If Your Baby Chick Is Dying

17 February 2024

Important symptoms of a sick bird that is dying are weakness, loss of appetite, abnormal feces, and a lack of vocal sounds; the bird needs to be seen by a vet right away.

Calico cat sitting on a counter, curiously looking at a dish of butter, with an owner in the background offering cat food

Can Cats Eat Butter? Nutritional Guidance for Feline Diets

17 February 2024

Potential dangers of giving cats butter, such as making them overweight and causing a lack of proper nutrition, and the value of ensuring that cats have a well-rounded diet.

Fluffy orange cat sniffing a pile of cashews on a kitchen countertop with a blurred kitchen background

Can Cats Eat Cashews? Nutritional Implications for Felines

16 February 2024

Health risks associated with giving cats cashews, such as pancreatitis and weight gain, and other better snack options.

Cheerful man offering turkey bacon to his attentive Bulldog, with a festive dining table in the background

Can Dogs Eat Turkey Bacon? Evaluating Safety and Nutrition

15 February 2024

Feeding your dog turkey bacon safely, limiting it because of salt, potential health problems, and other healthy snack options.

Welsh Corgi looking skeptically at a piece of feta cheese on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Feta Cheese? Safely Snacking for Your Pooch

15 February 2024

Health risks of giving dogs feta cheese, such as the potential for lactose intolerance, the amount of sodium in the cheese, and how much to give your dog.

Puzzled Persian cat sitting by a bowl of almond milk with almonds on the table, in a kitchen setting

Can Cats Drink Almond Milk? What Cats Need From Their Diet

15 February 2024

The lack of nutrients in almond milk for cats, possible stomach upset, and other healthy treat options.

British Shorthair cat biting on a strip of celery on a kitchen counter with soft lighting

Can Cats Eat Celery? Exploring the Safety and Benefits

15 February 2024

Health risks and tips for how to safely add celery to a cat’s diet, including the importance of portion control and taking into account personal nutritional requirements.

Blue Russian kitten trying to eat adult cat food with a British Shorthair in the background

Can You Feed Kittens Adult Cat Food? Important Nutritional Facts

15 February 2024

The benefits of feeding kittens a high-protein, high-calorie diet formulated for their life stage and the dangers of feeding them adult cat food.

French Bulldog sitting by a plate of cooked oysters on an elegant dining table

Can Dogs Eat Oysters? Nutritional Benefits & Safety Guidelines

15 February 2024

Feeding your dog oysters: omega-3s, vitamins, heavy metals, allergies, and why you should cook them and feed them in moderation.

Vet checking the open mouth of a Golden Retriever, holding its tongue with gauze in a clinic

Do Dogs Have Tonsils? Exploring Canine Anatomy and Tonsillar Health

14 February 2024

An overview of the tonsils in dogs, including where they're located, what they do, how to tell if they're infected, how they can be treated, and how they may have developed over time. Also, tips for keeping your dog's mouth healthy.